The darkness is deep, but night will end 'Cause truth crushed to earth will rise again How long will it take, you want to know How long, not long because you reap just what you sow How long, not long because no lie lives forever How long, not long because we'll turn aside never How long, not long because we've sounded all the trumpets How long, not long because the great arc follows justice How long, not long because the truth is marching on How long, not long because this hour will soon be gone Though our aching legs are weary the truth is marching on The truth is marching on The truth is marching on and on and on and on How long How long